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Southern University and A & M College

Southern University and A & M College is a medium, public institution located in Baton Rouge, la. Founded in 1880, Southern University and A & M College offers undergraduate degrees in 66 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 5,171 undergraduates
cost $9,842 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Southern University and A & M College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 53.9%
SAT score average 940
ACT score average 20
Average high school GPA 3.1
Application fee $20
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Southern University and A & M College is known for one of its top majors: Law. Their student-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
18 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Law and Legal Studies
Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Engineering and Technology
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Law
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Public Administration
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Social Work

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $9,842
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,366
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses $5,470
Cost of attendance* $25,978
Average financial aid package $7,444
Estimated cost $18,534 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $17,192
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,366
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses $5,470
Cost of attendance* $33,328
Average financial aid package $7,444
Estimated cost $25,884 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Southern University and A & M College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,171, with gender binary students split 32% male and 68% female.

Total enrollment

7,242

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
1%
African American %
92%
Hispanic American %
1%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
1%
Unknown %
5%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Southern University and A & M College, students love their Student Government Association, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map P.O. Box 9374, Harding Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70813
phone 225-771-4500
address www.subr.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Association for women students

Men's federation

Collegiate 100 black men

Southern university pan hellenic council

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsNo
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Southern University and A & M College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Southern University and A & M College?

Southern University and A & M College is located in Baton Rouge, la.

What is the acceptance rate at Southern University and A & M College? 

The acceptance rate for Southern University and A & M College is 54%.

What’s the average GPA for Southern University and A & M College?

The average high school GPA for Southern University and A & M College students was 3.1.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Southern University and A & M College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Southern University and A & M College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $103,912.

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